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Ripple CV template with layered teal waves across the top of the page above a single column, with short wavy rules under each heading

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Ripple CV Template — Free Download

Ripple opens with soft layered waves above your name and repeats a low swell along the bottom of every page. The waves never sit behind text, so the page stays easy to read and easy for screening software to parse. It feels calm and modern without shouting.

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Style
Modern
Layout
One column
Photo
No (can be added)
ATS-friendly
Yes
Best for
Any career stage
Paper
A4 and US Letter

Who the Ripple template suits

Ripple is a good fit for any career stage. At a glance: layered teal waves across the top of the page above a single column, with short wavy rules under each heading.

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Marketing
  • Customer service

Built without a photo, which suits the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland, where photos are usually left off. If an employer expects one, you can add a photo in the builder.

Is Ripple ATS-friendly?

Yes. Ripple keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order.

Whichever template you pick, download your PDF and run it through our free ATS checker to see the text a tracking system extracts.

How to use the Ripple template

  1. 1. Open it in the builder. Click "Use this free template". If you already have a CV in the builder, it switches to Ripple and keeps your content.
  2. 2. Fill in each section. The live preview shows page breaks exactly as they will appear in the PDF.
  3. 3. Adjust the design. Change the accent colour, font size and spacing, or rename and reorder sections.
  4. 4. Download the PDF. Free, with no watermark, and you just need a free account to download.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Ripple template free?

Yes. You can edit the Ripple template and download it as a PDF for free, as many times as you like. There is no watermark, and you just need a free account to download.

Is Ripple ATS-friendly?

Yes. Ripple keeps your content in one text column with standard section headings and no tables, so applicant tracking systems read it in order.

Can I add a photo to Ripple?

Yes. Ripple is designed without a photo, but you can upload one in the builder and choose its shape. Only add it where photos are expected, such as many employers in mainland Europe and the Middle East.

Who is the Ripple template best for?

Any career stage, especially in healthcare, education, marketing. It works for other fields too: the content matters more than the design.

Can I change the colours and fonts in Ripple?

You can change the accent colour, font size, line spacing, date format and page size (A4 or US Letter), and rename, hide or reorder sections. Your content stays the same if you switch to another template later.

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